CVE-2023-31172

Name: CVE-2023-31172
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-31T16:15:09.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-31172 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An Incomplete Filtering of Special Elements vulnerability in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-5030 acSELerator QuickSet Software could allow an attacker to embed instructions that could be executed by an authorized device operator. See Instruction Manual Appendix A and Appendix E dated 20230615 for more details. This issue affects SEL-5030 acSELerator QuickSet Software: through 7.1.3.0. . EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Incomplete Filtering of Special Elements vulnerability in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-5030 acSELerator QuickSet Software could allow an attacker to embed instructions that could be executed by an authorized device operator. See Instruction Manual Appendix A and Appendix E dated 20230615 for more details. This issue affects SEL-5030 acSELerator QuickSet Software: through 7.1.3.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-791

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Selinc	Sel-5030 Acselerator Quickset	<= 7.1.3.0

References

https://selinc.com/support/security-notifications/external-reports/Vendor Advisory
https://www.nozominetworks.com/blog/Third Party Advisory
https://selinc.com/support/security-notifications/external-reports/Vendor Advisory
https://www.nozominetworks.com/blog/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 31, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-31172?

How severe is CVE-2023-31172?

CVE-2023-31172 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31172?

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Source: NVD / NIST